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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics Atomic Structure MCQ (Single Correct)

Which of the following statements about the Bohr model of the hydrogen atom is false?

A
Acceleration of electron in n = 2 orbit is less than that in n = 1 orbit
B
Angular momentum of electron in n = 2 orbit is more than that in n = 1 orbit
C
Kinetic energy of electron in n = 2 orbit is less than that in n = 1 orbit
D
Potential energy of electron in n = 2 orbit is less than that in n = 1 orbit

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The correct answer is:
D

As n increases P.E. also increases.

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